320 idleing problem
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daveo
- E30 Zone Newbie
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- Joined: Sun Dec 11, 2005 11:00 pm
- Location: Chester ,Cheshire
has anyone expericeded this problem when my car is idleing it seem to be stuttering with out any movement on the rev counter.
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seanboy
- E30 Zone Regular
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- Joined: Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:00 pm
- Location: Beckenham
i had a simillar problem on my old 320i se. mine would nearly cut out it would idle so low. what i did was take out the idle control valve gave it a clean spun it round and it was back to normal. dont know if its a pernament option because i sold the car four months later but the problem didnt come back during that time
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E30BeemerLad
- Married to the E30 Zone
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- Joined: Mon Mar 28, 2005 11:00 pm
- Location: Norfolk
number of things to look at.
Check the dizzy cap and rotor arm, also check the plugs and examine leads for any damage, but if they are original leads they should be OK as they are very good. Also check the coil and that leads are firmly attached etc. Just generally check electrical connections under the bonnet
Also check the rubber elbow that goes from the air flow meter to the throttle body as these can crack and cause uneven idle and rough running.
Of course give the idle control valve a clean out with some carb cleaner.
If that lot don't sort it then report back
Check the dizzy cap and rotor arm, also check the plugs and examine leads for any damage, but if they are original leads they should be OK as they are very good. Also check the coil and that leads are firmly attached etc. Just generally check electrical connections under the bonnet
Also check the rubber elbow that goes from the air flow meter to the throttle body as these can crack and cause uneven idle and rough running.
Of course give the idle control valve a clean out with some carb cleaner.
If that lot don't sort it then report back